Warning: parents may get a little misty eyed at this post. Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, 'Where The Wild Things Are' has finally been made into a movie, and will soon be competing against the latest pixar creation, for our children's attention.
I first discovered this wonderful book when I was at art school in the late '80s, we were working on a brief for a children's pop-up book at the time. And I was immediately struck by the imaginative illustrations, which entice you further into the world of the wild things. I was 19 – what must it do to the mind of a 3 year old?
Ten or so years later I got to find out, as each night I read this magical book to my son Billy. It was his favourite bedtime story, and each time I re-told it there was the opportunity to embellish the story, while his eyes marveled at the imagery. Perhaps, he imagined he was Max, the boy in the story who was banished to his room for making mischief, and once there escapes to the land of the wild things.
Billy is ten now and will soon see the movie (he's always loved cinema) - I wonder what he'll think of it? The first signs are good, as it's directed by Spike Jonze - famous for music videos for artists such as Bjork and Fat Boy Slim and directing the movie, 'Being John Malkovich'. The kind of weird stuff perhaps perfect for where all wild things are.
Boys and girls, Mums and Dads – Here's the trailer, now weep:
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We are really excited about this film...
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